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Witness / Attend in Pamplona
Jul 6–14, 2027Expected
Organized by Ayuntamiento de Pamplona, which publishes the official dates and program.
Dates & details verified against: Official city source ↗
Why go
The Fiesta de San Fermin runs July 6-14, and the eight morning encierros (bull runs) are why most people come. The route is 875 meters through the old town from the corral at Santo Domingo to the bullring; the bulls cover it in under three minutes. The majority of the crowd watches from barricades and balconies rather than running. Either way, the spectacle of six fighting bulls and eight steers moving at full speed through a narrow medieval street, with thousands of white-and-red clad runners around them, has no equivalent anywhere in the world. The rest of the fiesta -- the street parties, the fireworks, the bullfights -- runs around the clock for nine days.
When it runs
Runs July 6 through July 14 every year.
- Jul 6–14, 2027Expected
- Jul 6–14, 2028Expected
- Ran Jul 6–14, 2026
Dates read confirmed where the organizer has published them, and expected where we've projected the recurrence. Always verify with the organizer before booking.
What to expect
The festival runs July 6 (noon rocket launch, Chupinazo) through July 14. Encierros run every morning at 8am sharp. The bulls and their route are different each day; some days are faster and more dangerous than others. Rain makes the cobblestones dangerous for runners. The city is at maximum capacity throughout; book accommodation a year in advance, expect no quiet nights, and plan for heat (Pamplona averages 28C in July).
Getting there & around
Fly into Pamplona airport (PNA) with connections via Madrid, or into Bilbao (BIO, 90 minutes by road) or San Sebastian (EAS, 80 minutes). Accommodation throughout Navarre fills completely for the full nine days; Logrono, Vitoria-Gasteiz, and Zaragoza are viable bases with daily transport in. The running route is viewable free from the street; premium balcony viewing can be rented through specialist agencies. Bullfight tickets at the Plaza de Toros sell through the official box office and secondary markets; buy as early as possible. No visa for Schengen nationals.
Where it happens
Pamplona, Spain.
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